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LG LRY-517
Digital Trends - July 5, 2005
The LRY-517 combo VCR/DVD recorder not only supports Dual Layer recordable media, but it has a 9-in-1 media card reader so you can view pictures, movies etc.
Philips HDRW720
Digital Trends - April 11, 2005
Philips HDRW720 DVD recorder features an integrated 120GB hard drive, NTSC tuner and can record to either the hard drive or DVD+R/RW media. Could this be the new VCR?
Ask The Experts: Why am I Hearing AM Radio on my Phone, VCR, and TV!?
TechLore - March 4, 2005
tim1996 asked the age-old question , "Why do I hear AM radio on my phone, VCR, or TV when used or on mute?" Read this article to learn why it happens, and what you can do to minimize this phenomenon.
Ask The Experts: Sony DVD Player Won't Read Recordable DVDs
TechLore - February 25, 2005
Question: I recently purchased the new Sony DVP-NC875V/B DVD chnager. I really like the unit but it won't play DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (it's supposed to). I have tried both Memeorex and Sony media. Those DVDs play on my Sony DVD/VCR combo player (less tha...
Ask The Experts: Why is There a Big Black Box On My Screen?
TechLore - February 25, 2005
I have a TOSHIBA MW20FP1 TV/VCR/DVD combo. Why does my screen get a big black box sometimes? I cannot take it off except by changing channels and then it comes back again. Also how do I get the info screen off?
Ask The Experts: Closed Caption Text Not Appearing
TechLore - February 19, 2005
Question: Help! I have an immediate need for help with my magnavox vcr. I have a deaf student who needs the closed captioning enabled. I can get the t.v. (samsung) to show the closed captioning, but when I put in a movie, with cc listed on its box - ...
Ask The Experts: Black and White Image From VCR
TechLore - February 8, 2005
Question:Our JVC HR-J4434 VCR switches from color picture to black and white and back many times during playback. This only happens when playing video tapes; not when viewing cable input through the VCR. Will a tape head cleaner correct this? If serv...
Ask The Experts: How Do I Transfer LPs To My PC?
TechLore - February 5, 2005
Most turntables use standard RCA style connections to hook up to various devices, but the signal they output is often different than what your VCR uses. In order to get proper sound, ...
Ask The Experts: Deciphering the mysterious "M-Error"
TechLore - February 3, 2005
Question: I have a Fisher Studio 24 compact disc player and when I put a disc in and push play it says searching ,but then says M-error. What does that mean? What can I do? -submitted by debbie4000 Answer: There's nothing like cryptic error messages ...
What is TiVo?
TechLore - January 20, 2005
Since the invention of the VCR, TV viewers have been blessed with the ability to record a television show and watch it at a later time. However, VCRs have never been perfect, since setting up recordings on a VCR isn't always intuitive, and using a re...
Ask The Experts: Does the Built-In DVD Player on My TV Affect Other Things?
TechLore - January 18, 2005
Question: I have an RCA Scenium HDTV 52" with built in DVD player. I want to add an Apex DVD RECORDER AND RCA- VCR, but the television won't accept either one. Any Suggestions ? Does the built in dvd player effect the operation of other items? Thanks...
Ask The Experts: Will a Canadian VCR Work in India?
TechLore - January 15, 2005
Question: Will any VCR purchased in Canada can work in India(Asia)????????? Please reply. Thanks. -submitted by ramwala Answer: Unfortunatley, no. Canadian VCRs are based on the NTSC television system, which is the analog TV system used in Canada, th...
Ask The Experts: DVD Image Fading In and Out
TechLore - January 5, 2005
Question: dvd player some dvds make the picture red/orange, fading in and out. Is it the movie? What can I do to fix this? -submitted by bycynthia Answer: Many commercial DVDs employ a copyguard known as MacroVision. When a DVD player is connected or...
Ask The Experts: Can I Save My Dying VCR?
TechLore - January 3, 2005
Question: I have a Symphonic VCR and when I go to put a tape in it is fuzzy. sometime you can she it but it bounced the other tapes are all white snow but when I put the tapes in my friends VCR it works perfect is there anything I can do with out spe...
Ask The Experts: Remove a Jammed Tape from TV/VCR combo
TechLore - December 27, 2004
Question:My daughter has a 13" Emerson combo tv/vcr it shuts its self off after a few seconds is there any thing I can do, its not worth spending the money to fix it. If not how can I get the tape out of the vcr without it working.-submitted by KenAn...